Bang Chan (Stray Kids) Profile and Facts:
Bang Chan is a member of the South Korean boy group Stray Kids under JYP Entertainment. He is also part of the hip-hop trio 3RACHA.
Stage Name: Bang Chan (방찬) – formerly known as Chan
Birth Name: Bahng Christopher Chahn
Korean Name: Bang Chan (방찬)
Birthday: October 3, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox
Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Unit: 3RACHA
Instagram: @gnabnahc
Spotify: Stray Kids’ Leader Bang Chan’s Playlist
Bang Chan Facts:
Basic Information:
– He was born in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea, but his family moved to Sydney, Australia, when he was very young.
– He has one younger sister, Hannah (born in 2004), and one younger brother, Lucas (born in 2006).
– He moved houses five times while living in Australia: Strathfield, Drummoyne, Enfield, Belmore, and Greenacre.
– His father owns a swimming club in Sydney, so he used to swim a lot.
– His nicknames (according to his members) are Kangaroo and Koala.
– Before leaving Sydney, he attended Newtown High School of the Performing Arts (transferred).
– He attended Cheongdam High School. (SK-Talk Time 180422)
– Seungmin and Chan attended the same high school, and Chan was his senior.
Skills:
– At age 8, he broke his school’s 50m freestyle swimming record.
– He used to take ballet and modern dance classes.
– He speaks English, Korean, Japanese, and a bit of Chinese.
– He helps produce songs.
– He runs fast. (NCT Night Night)
– He can rotate his hand 360 degrees. (Pops in Seoul)
Likes & Dislikes:
– Hobbies: Working out; playing sports; composing and producing music
– His favorite color is black.
– He enjoys going bungee jumping during vacations.
– He likes listening to Drake. (iHeart Radio)
– He prefers sunny days over rainy days.
– His favorite seasons are spring and autumn.
– He also loves gaming
– He dislikes watching movies alone.
– He dislikes messy environments.
– He also dislikes disrespectful behavior.
Personal & Other Facts:
– He thinks his charming point is his dimples when he smiles.
– His hair is naturally wavy/curly.
– He has a King Charles Spaniel named Berry.
– He has a driver’s license.
– He prefers planned trips.
– He has lived in a dorm for nearly 15 years as of 2026.
– His role at the dorm is cooking for the members.
– He sees himself as an independent person. (Two Kids Room)
– He sometimes thinks in Korean and sometimes in English. (After School Club Ep. 325)
– Food he wants to eat is chicken. (Stray Kids Amigo TV Ep. 1)
– His perfume used to be Versace Eros.
– His current perfume is The Body Shop Black Musk Eau de Toilette. (W Korea, Aug 2021)
– The shaving brand he uses is Gillette. (Stray Kids Amigo TV Ep. 1)
– He donated over ₩300 million ($200,000) toward charitable causes.
Friends:
– He has several notable friends in LA.
– He is friends with GOT7’s BamBam, Yugyeom, and Jackson.
– DAY6’s Young K said he and Chan are close. (SBS Power FM, 180629)
– TWICE’s Sana mentioned she is close to Chan. (V Live)
– Jimin from 15& said she is best friends with Bang Chan. (V Live)
Relationships with members:
– If he could choose a different roommate, he would still choose Changbin. (Stray Kids Amigo TV Ep. 1)
– Woojin’s first impression of him was that he seemed very cold. (NCT Night Night)
– According to Changbin, he is the busiest member, handling music editing and choreography coordination.
– Role Models: Drake, Cristiano Ronaldo, and his father.
– Motto: “Just enjoy~”
– Ideal type: He stated that he doesn’t have an ideal type.
Career:
– He wanted to become a singer because he liked making people happy since he was a child.
– He joined JYP Entertainment in 2010 after passing an audition in Australia.
– He trained for seven years.
– He trained with GOT7, TWICE, and DAY6.
– He performed with TWICE’s Chaeyoung and GOT7’s BamBam in a 2011 trainee showcase.
– He revealed that he and Monsta X‘s Shownu shared a dorm during their trainee days. (Finding SKZ)
– He is part of the pre-debut sub-unit 3RACHA with Changbin and Jisung.
– His stage name in 3RACHA is CB97.
– He starred in TWICE’s “Like Ooh Ahh” MV and Miss A’s “Only You” MV.
– He debuted as a member (and leader) of Stray Kids on March 25, 2018, under JYP Entertainment.
– Bang Chan made his solo debut at Milan Fashion Week as a guest of Fendi for their Spring/Summer 2025 men’s fashion show.
– On January 16, 2025, Fendi announced Bang Chan as its new brand ambassador.
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Related: Stray Kids Profile
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